get_hive_overview

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the burden. It implies a read-only operation via 'Get overview' and details the returned data (category breakdown, recent additions), but does not explicitly state side-effect-free behavior, error conditions, or storage-related nuances (e.g., local vs remote).

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Two sentences with no redundancy. The primary purpose is front-loaded, followed by concise usage guidance. Every word earns its place.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

The description adequately covers the tool's functionality for its simplicity: it lists the return components and provides example user prompts. It does not explain return formatting or error handling, but given the lack of output schema and the straightforward nature of an overview tool, this is sufficient. Sibling differentiation is implied but not explicit.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100% for all three parameters, so the baseline is 3. The description adds context about the hive overview concept but does not enhance parameter-specific meaning beyond what the schema already provides.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the tool's function: 'Get overview of project hive' with specific components (total entries, category breakdown, recent additions). It distinguishes from siblings like search_kb (search) and list_my_hives (listing hives) through the focus on a single project's summary.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Provides explicit trigger phrases ('show me my hive' or 'hive overview') that indicate when to use this tool. Does not mention alternatives or scenarios where this tool should not be used, but the context is reasonably clear.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.